Author Archives: Jerri-Lynn Scofield
New Malaria Vaccine Proves Highly Effective – and COVID Shows How Quickly It Could Be Deployed
One lasting benefit of the terrible COVID-19 pandemic might be a quicker route to a malaria vaccine and a safer future for children in the world’s poorest countries.
Read more...Mamata Banerjee’s TMC Retains West Bengal, Shutting Out Modi’s BJP from Taking Power in the State
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP failed to pull off an upset in West Bengal, and still has never atatinaed a majority in the state.
Read more...Links 5/2/2021
Biden Urged to Stand ‘On the Side of Humanity’ and Back Waiver for Covid Vaccine Patents
Biden faces increased wroldwide pressure for WTO waiver of intellectual property rules for Covid-19 vaccines as case counts soar in India.
Read more...Opioids Crisis: Trial of Four Drugmakers Begins in California
Tennessee judge enters default judgment against opioids manufacturer Endo Pharmaceuticals for discovery misconduct.
Read more...Links 4/19/2021
Two Dozen Senators Tell Biden It Is ‘Past Time’ to Finally Close Guantánamo
Senators press Biden finally to close the Guantánamo Bay offshore military prison, where 40 men are still being held despite global outrage.
Read more...Take the Train: France Moves to Ban Short-Haul Domestic Flights
In a bid to lower carbon consumption, France takes first step tpwards banning short-haul flights where rail alternatives exist.
Read more...Links 4/18/2021
How Taiwan Beat COVID-19 – New Study Reveals Clues to its Success
There’s much to be learned from Taiwan’s success in preventing COVID-19 from taking hold, as vaccines roll out and new variants emerge.
Read more...Trump Remains at the Heart of the Republican Party
Don’t be deceived by the absence of tweets – Trump remains at the heart of Republican politics and fundraising efforts.
Read more...Links 4/9/2021
FTC, Where Art Thou?: Appliance Manufacturers Routinely Invalidate Warranties if Customers Use Third-Party Repair Services
Appliance manufacturers say their waranties are voided if consumers use third-party repair servces, despite contrary FTC guidelines.
Read more...Yellen Calls for Taxing Large Corporations on Puffed Up Earnings they Report to Shareholders, Which I Called for Years Ago
The “minimum book tax” on reported earnings would be a tax incentive to produce realistic earnings reports. Wall Street will fight it furiously.
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